Year: 2010

Apple has begun testing a new beta version of its MobileMe email service late by invitation only. MobileMe is the company’s US$99-per-year suite of Internet tools.

The beta includes several new features for MobileMe users such as the ability to sort mail with server-based rules, a redesigned interface, and SSL security. It also offers three view options: classic (the familiar layout), compact (which hides folders) and widescreen (which shows more of a message).

Adobe founders Chuck Genschke and John Warnock have posted an online letter (http://www.adobe.com/choice/openmarkets.html) in regards to the company’s ongoing feud … er, debate … with Apple on the merits — or lack thereof — of Flash.

Wal-Mart may start selling the iPad this in some U.S. stores as it competes with electronics chains for consumers who want to connect their e-mail, movies, games and music, reports “Bloomberg” (http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=conewsstory&tkr=AAPL%3AUS&sid=aFsJKEfbe2g4″).

“We anticipate being able to have the iPad later this year,” Gary Severson, senior vice president of entertainment for Wal-Mart’s U.S. stores, said in a telephone interview.

South Winds Games, developer of the Airport Mania game, has released Inner Quest (http://www.southwindsgames.com/inner-quest), a game for Mac and Windows systems. It’s a puzzle game that costs US$5.95; a demo is available for download.